Ruben Amorim’s Sack Fears Allayed! Sir Jim Ratcliffe Backs Under-Fire Man Utd Boss with Three-Year Guarantee

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given a massive boost to beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim by confirming he will have three years to turn things around at Old Trafford.

Ratcliffe backs Amorim amid pressure

The Portuguese tactician has been under intense scrutiny after a torrid first season that saw United finish 15th in the Premier League and lose the Europa League final to Tottenham. The club’s poor start to the current campaign – including a shocking EFL Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby Town – only intensified speculation over his future.

But Ratcliffe has silenced talk of an imminent sacking, telling The Business Podcast:

“He has not had the best of seasons. Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years. That’s where I would be. The press, sometimes I don’t understand. They want overnight success. They think it’s a light switch. You flick it and suddenly it’s all roses tomorrow. You can’t run a club like Manchester United on knee-jerk reactions.”

Glazers won’t interfere

When asked if the Glazers could pressure him into sacking Amorim, Ratcliffe was emphatic:

“It’s not going to happen. That probably sums it up. We’re local and they’re the other side of the pond. That’s a long way away to try and manage a football club as big and complex as Manchester United. They get a bad rap…but they are really nice people and very passionate about the club.”

Cutting costs to build sustainability

Ratcliffe also defended his sweeping cost-cutting measures at United, which saw 450 jobs axed and several staff perks removed.

“The costs were just too high. There are fantastic people at Man Utd, but there was also a level of mediocrity and it had become bloated. The biggest correlation, like it or not, between results and any external factor is profitability. The more cash you’ve got, the better squad you can build.”

Despite the backlash over decisions such as scrapping free lunches for staff, Ratcliffe insisted the changes were essential to make United the most profitable football club in the world, which he believes will provide the foundation for long-term success on the pitch.

What it means for Amorim

For now, Amorim has been handed the rare gift of time in modern football – three years to prove himself at one of the most demanding clubs in the world. But with fans frustrated and results still inconsistent, the Portuguese boss will need to quickly find a winning formula to justify Ratcliffe’s trust.